St. James Auction will be holding its Auction 120 on April 15. Select items are discussed below, including some fresh-to-market U.S. coins.
-Garrett
Elizabeth I, first to fourth issues, half pound, mm. cross crosslet (1560-1561), crowned bust l., rev. crowned shield of arms, ER at sides (S.2520; N.1982), certified and graded by NGC as About Uncirculated 55
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Elizabeth I, first to fourth issues, half pound, mm. cross crosslet (1560-1561)
(https://bsjauctions.auctionmobility.com/lots/view/1-C5Z4YB/british-coins)
Commonwealth, pattern shilling, 1651, by Blondeau, English shield of arms within wreath, rev. conjoined shields, mark of value above (ESC.1002; Bull 173), attractively toned on prooflike fields, minimal marks, extremely fine, very rare *ex. Seaby, 1970, with tickets.
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Commonwealth, pattern shilling, 1651, by Blondeau, English shield of arms within wreath, rev. conjoined shields, mark of value above (ESC.1002; Bull 173)
(https://bsjauctions.auctionmobility.com/lots/view/1-C5Z4YH/british-coins)
George III, sovereign, 1817, laur. head r., rev. St. George and the dragon (S.3785), certified and graded by PCGS as Mint State 64 Only 3 examples are graded higher by PCGS.
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George III, sovereign, 1817, laur. head r., rev. St. George and the dragon (S.3785)
(https://bsjauctions.auctionmobility.com/lots/view/1-C5Z4Z9/british-coins)
William IV, proof sovereign, 1831, second bare head right, rev. crowned shield and mantle, plain edge (S.3829B; WR.261), certified and graded by PCGS as Proof 63 Deep Cameo Mintage unknown but generally thought to be 225 for inclusion in the Coronation Proof Set.
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William IV, proof sovereign, 1831, second bare head right, rev. crowned shield and mantle, plain edge (S.3829B; WR.261)
(https://bsjauctions.auctionmobility.com/lots/view/1-C5Z4ZZ/british-coins)
USA, draped bust dollar, 1802, draped bust r., rev. eagle with shield on breast (KM.32), certified and graded by PCGS as About Uncirculated 53 In old PCGS holder, encapsulated c. early 1990s.
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USA, draped bust dollar, 1802, draped bust r., rev. eagle with shield on breast (KM.32)
(https://bsjauctions.auctionmobility.com/lots/view/1-CAXU1L/dollars)
USA, Commemorative coinage, Norfolk, bicentennial, 1936, Seal of the City of Norfolk, rev. Royal Mace of Norfolk (KM.184), certified and graded by PCGS as Mint State 68 Mintage of 16936. In old PCGS holder, encapsulated c. late 1980s, nicknamed the ‘rattler'. Scarce and harder to find these holders due to resubmitting coins for grading.
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USA, Commemorative coinage, Norfolk, bicentennial, 1936, Seal of the City of Norfolk, rev. Royal Mace of Norfolk (KM.184)
(https://bsjauctions.auctionmobility.com/lots/view/1-CAXU3P/dollars)
USA, capped bust half dollar, 1811, Liberty bust l., rev. eagle with shield on breast (KM.37), certified and graded by PCGS as Mint State 62 In old PCGS holder, encapsulated c. early 1990s.
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USA, capped bust half dollar, 1811, Liberty bust l., rev. eagle with shield on breast (KM.37)
(https://bsjauctions.auctionmobility.com/lots/view/1-CAXU3V/half-dollars)
USA, half dollar, 1863, Liberty seated, rev. eagle with shield on breast (KM.A68), certified and graded by PCGS as Mint State 63 Mintage of 503,660 In old PCGS holder, encapsulated c. late 1980s, nicknamed the ‘rattler'. Scarce and harder to find these holders due to resubmitting coins for grading.
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USA, half dollar, 1863, Liberty seated, rev. eagle with shield on breast (KM.A68)
(https://bsjauctions.auctionmobility.com/lots/view/1-CAXU4P/half-dollars)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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